The 90th birth anni versary of legend ary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak was celebrated by the Ritwik Memorial Trust and Cine Central Calcutta at a city auditorium recently in presence of his wife, Surama Ghatak, and daughter, Samhita.

The event, which paid tribute to the maestro by remembering his life and works, got off to a start with Chennai-based actor, writer and film critic Shaji extolling Ghatak's achievements. “Ghatak's films were influenced by the lives of common men, and this is exactly the aspect that has made them so universal,“ he said. “I don't know about others, but my life has been greatly influenced by this man and his creations.“

The opening speech was followed by the screening of a feature-length documentary , Ritwik Kabya, directed by Sadeep Bhattacharjee. Amar Lenin and
Durbar Gati Padma -two path-breaking documentaries by Ghatak -were also screened later in the evening.

“The man died 40 years ago, but his works and creations are still relevant and considered learning material for upcoming filmmakers. This small gathering is nothing but a small tribute to the man and his creations,“ Samhita Ghatak said while addressing the gathering.

The event also saw the screening of Ghatak's first film, Nagarik, which never got released during his lifetime.